We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. -Patrick Henry Power
Do you remember any instance where tyranny was destroyed and freedom established on its ruins, among a people possessing so small a share of virtue and public spirit? I recollect none, and this more than the British arms makes me fearful of final success, without a reform. -Patrick Henry Freedom
Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense? -Patrick Henry Trust
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry God
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry Patriotism
We are descended from a people whose government was founded on liberty; our glorious forefathers of Great Britain made liberty the foundation of everything. That country is become a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their government is strong and energetic, but, sir, because liberty is its direct end and foundation. -Patrick Henry Government
Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is to the health and vigor of citizenship. -Patrick Henry Health
This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed. -Patrick Henry Family
For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it. -Patrick Henry Truth
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry Life
We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. -Patrick Henry Nature
It is natural to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes to that siren until she allures us to our death. -Patrick Henry Hope
We are descended from a people whose government was founded on liberty; our glorious forefathers of Great Britain made liberty the foundation of everything. That country is become a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their government is strong and energetic, but, sir, because liberty is its direct end and foundation. -Patrick Henry Great
I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion. -Patrick Henry Family
Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined. -Patrick Henry Freedom
Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry Peace
We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. -Patrick Henry Alone
It is a debt we owe to the purity of our religion to show that it is at variance with that law which warrants slavery. -Patrick Henry Religion
